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Sir John Ross, Arctic Explorer, 19th century portrait engraving print

1850

$120
£92.15
€105.71
CA$168.61
A$188.84
CHF 98.53
MX$2,306.56
NOK 1,253.62
SEK 1,181.68
DKK 788.89

About the Item

'Sir John Ross' Steel-engraving. C1850. 220mm by 130mm (sheet) Sir John Ross (1777-1856) became an Arctic explorer after distinguished naval service in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1818, he made his first voyage in search of the Northwest Passage to China. Deciding the route was blocked by mountains, Ross's reputation suffered when it was later shown that the mountains were an optical illusion. Ross rebounded by attracting funding, from the gin distiller Felix Booth, to command the first steam ship into the Arctic on another voyage to locate the Northwest Passage (1829-33).
  • Creation Year:
    1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    A couple of very faint creases. Small edge tear on left hand side. A couple of small faint marks in title area.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244215649392

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